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Pigeon & Bird Fouling

Pigeon
droppings, in particular have been linked to disease, with more
than 60 transmittable diseases and dangerous parasitic organisms
having been found in bird foul. Nevertheless pigeon
droppings, or guano, pose little health risk to the general public
as it lies undisturbed, but may cause smells and attract insects
and it is certainly not aesthetically pleasing. However, if
the pigeon excrement is well dried, and contained within a fairly
enclosed space such as a building, then the health risks
increase. In this case, it is imperative that a specialist
guano removal company, like Stronghold Preservation, is contacted.

However, beyond the health risks, pigeon fouling can have a
detrimental effect on your building, and its environment.

Pigeons, beyond the obvious nuisance and unsightly droppings,
can actually have a detrimental effect on heritage buildings,
especially those constructed of limestone or calciferous
sandstone. These stones are particularly vulnerable to the
acid and organisms contained in pigeon droppings (pigeon guano);
the bird droppings actually cause irreversible damage to the fabric
of the building, causing scarring and damaging the
appearance. The corrosive effects can continue for a long
time, even after the guano has been removed.

Bird Control & Deterrence

Guano
removal and bird control must be a two-tiered
approach. The pigeon guano, when in an enclosed space, must
be removed by a specialist company, like Stronghold Preservation,
due to the health risks involved; respirators, protective clothing
and specialist cleaning equipment is required in order to reduce
the health risks to those carrying out the removal, but also to the
public.

Furthermore, removal of the pigeon droppings is futile unless
the core problem of the birds perching and roosting is removed;
bird control is therefore required. We at Stronghold
Preservation provide a design and installation service, designing a
bird deterrence system to meet your needs.